HEADLINES

May 22, 2012

Lady Gaga, Threatened by Islamic Hardliners, Says Will Perform Jakarta Show ‘Alone’

Lady Gaga broke her silence about a jeopardised concert in Jakarta, saying on Twitter that she was facing censorship from Indonesian authorities and threats of violence from Islamic hardliners.
May 22, 2012

In Clemency Decision, Corby Jail Term Cut by Five Years

The president has agreed to a clemency plea by convicted Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby, slashing five years off her 20-year jail sentence.
May 22, 2012

Clean Power Conference Held In Nusa Dua

DENPASAR A Clean Power Asia Conference (CPA) was attended by 600 professionals in the field of renewable energy and cleaner – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Life Term Sought for Bali Bombmaker

Prosecutors asked for a life sentence rather than the death penalty on Monday for Bali bombmaker Umar Patek, arguing that his remorse in the dock should spare him from a firing squad.
May 21, 2012

Balinese Scientists Win Big Grants

JAKARTA Seven Indonesian scientists have won research grants provided by USAID worth US$800,000, aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and the – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Indonesia ‘Opening Up’ to Prison Swaps

SYDNEY Indonesia has hinted at prisoner swap deals with Australia and other countries, with Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa reportedly saying – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Australian on Death Row Seeks Clemency

DENPASAR An Australian drug smuggler on death row in Bali has appealed for clemency from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Andrew – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Spectre of Greek Eurozone Exit Deepens Crisis

ATHENS/DENPASAR Increasing fears that Greece could be forced out of the eurozone, as it heads for new elections, deepened the – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Asia’s Promise Offers Respite from Europe’s Woes

DENPASAR Whether it’s for business, study or an exotic retirement, the French are flocking to Asia like never before, drawn – Read More...
May 18, 2012

Islamic Hardliners Hurl Urine at Christians

A mob of 600 Islamic hardliners threw plastic bags filled with urine at an Indonesian church congregation celebrating the ascension of Christ, a lawyer said on Friday.